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The BJLFS is a 40 x 30 x 20 cm Ryanair-sized backpack with a built-in vacuum compression system. A hand pump comes in the box. You pack your clothes, seal the compression pocket, pump the air out, and the contents flatten down. BJLFS claim it increases usable space by up to 50%. 2,100+ reviews at 4.5 stars.

Does the vacuum actually work?

Yes, with caveats. Soft items like clothes and towels compress well. Hard items like shoes and toiletry bottles don't. The pump takes about 30 seconds to get a good seal. The compression holds for the length of a flight but slowly leaks over days, so it's best used right before you travel rather than packing the night before.

If you pack smart, you're fitting a 3-day wardrobe into a bag that fits under a Ryanair seat. That's the pitch and it mostly delivers.

The size

40 x 30 x 20 cm. Fits Ryanair, Wizz Air, and most European budget airlines. Our Ryanair vs easyJet baggage allowance comparison has the exact dimensions. For the full airline breakdown, our UK airline baggage allowance guide has every carrier.

Laptop sleeve

Padded compartment fits up to a 14-inch laptop. The Cabin Max Metz doesn't have a laptop sleeve at all, which is this bag's main advantage as a backpack. If you're travelling with a laptop and no other bag, the BJLFS covers that.

Organisation

Wet/dry separation pocket for damp towels or toiletries. Anti-theft zip pocket on the back for valuables against your body. Main compartment with the vacuum section. Front pocket for quick-access items. More thought has gone into the layout than most bags at this price.

Compared to the Cabin Max Metz

The Metz is simpler: no vacuum, no laptop sleeve, no anti-theft pocket. But it's a proven design with 30,000+ reviews and opens like a suitcase. The BJLFS is more feature-packed but newer and untested over years. Different approaches for different people.

Our best cabin baggage roundup compares both types. If you're trying to avoid baggage fees altogether, our how to avoid excess baggage fees guide has more practical strategies.